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HB 1255 Reported from Committee

Criminal procedure; motions and discovery; modify provisions

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In Committee
Floor
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure and subpoenas and notice to produce, respectively, so as to modify provisions relating to motions and discovery in criminal cases; to modernize discovery processes; to revise provisions relating to service of subpoenas; to amend Code Section 35-3-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsibilities of the Division of Forensic Sciences, so to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 9, 2026
Last action
Mar 6, 2026 — House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Session
2025_26
Momentum
46 · Moderate